Indonesia - OCHA Consolidated Situation Report No. 123
5 - 11 April 2003
ACEH (Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)
General Situation
According to local media reports 12 GAM members, 3 TNI soldiers, 1 police
personnel and 2 civilians were killed during the reporting week.
HDC Programme Manager, David Gorman, reported on Thursday (10 Apr.) that JSC
has relocated its members from the eight districts to Banda Aceh due to threats on
its members. The teams would return to the field once the local authorities can
provide security guarantee.
A local newspaper, Serambi, reported on Tuesday (8 Apr.) that thousands of local
settlers protested JSC in Tapaktuan, the capital of South Aceh district, on Monday (7
Apr.). They demanded JSC to close its office by 10 April. JSC Team Leader of South
Aceh acknowledged receipt of the local ultimatum and agreed to depart from South
Aceh for security reasons.
Serambi reported on Monday (7 Apr.) that a mob of around 2,000 protesters from 23
villages torched the JSC office on Sunday (6 Apr.) in Langsa, the capital of East Aceh
district. The violent act was triggered by the slow response of JSC to investigate
series of kidnapping that lead to the missing of 8 civilians in Birem Bayeun
sub-district of East Aceh district. JSC and HDC issued a press release condemning
the incidence and demanding police intervention to apprehend and bring the
perpetrators to justice.
Serambi quoted the Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs, Susilo
Bambang Yudhono, on Monday (7 Apr.), after a cabinet meeting chaired by President
Megawati, stating that the Government confirmed its commitment to continue the
peace process under the existing CoHA. However, The Jakarta Post reported that
President Megawati in her cabinet meeting ordered TNI and the Police to prepare for
security operations should GAM ignore to salvage the truce.
Population Movements
In collaboration with Oxfam and OCHA, a national NGO, RPuK (Women Volunteers
for Humanity), conducted a one-day focus group discussion to socialise the Guiding
Principles on Internal Displacement (GPID) in Banda Aceh on Saturday (5 Apr.). Eight
LNGOs and student groups from various districts in the province participated in the
discussion. OCHA briefed the focus group discussion on its roles in assisting and
advocating for IDPs in Indonesia, in particular Aceh and North Sumatra. RPuK also
distributed the comic version of the GPID and posters.
Public Information Unit (PIU) of JSC reported on Tuesday (8 Apr.) that JSC assisted
returns of approximately 2,000 IDPs on Friday (4 Apr.) to Julie sub-district of Bireuen
district.
JRS travelled to Pidie, Bireuen, North, and East Aceh districts from 2 to 6 April to
monitor the IDPs situation. JRS pointed out that most of the IDPs in East Aceh have
returned to their villages in Indra Makmur and Alue Ie Mirah sub-districts. The IDPs
mentioned to JRS that they need economic recovery assistance.
Assessment
IMC, upon invitation from the Provincial Health Department, is currently conducting an
assessment on the health facilities including mobile clinics, communities
accessibility to health services, health trainings needs, water supply, and sanitation
condition in Aceh province.
Food Security and Agriculture
WFP is travelling to North and East Aceh districts to continue food aid distribution
through its implementing partner, PMI. WFP mentioned that another 15 sub-districts
in North Aceh have been identified to receive food assistance. WFP has also obtained
data from the Local Government for potential beneficiaries in East Aceh district who
would require food assistance.
Water and Sanitation
CARDI travelled to South Aceh and Southwest Aceh from 7 to 10 April to monitor
Flood Relief Programme activities funded through DFID/OCHA and assessing
additional needs in the area.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
A Livelihood Protection Programme Team from CARDI continued its preparation for
implementation of Phase II of the programme by carrying out a one-week assessment
in South Aceh and Southwest Aceh from 24 to 30 March, meeting with the Local
Government, local authorities and NGOs, as well as visiting 6 programme sites. A
planned assessment trip to Pidie district was postponed due to security concerns.
Under its Micro-Grants Programme, CARDI signed agreements with 5 local partners
to implement community development projects (income-generation and infrastructure
rehabilitation) in 6 conflict-affected villages of East Aceh and Aceh Tamiang districts.
CARDI is providing finance and logistics training from 10 to 13 April for its LNGO
partners in Langsa of East Aceh district.
CENTRAL SULAWESI
General Situation
The Jakarta Post quoted the Chief of the Central Sulawesi Police, Brig. Gen. Taufik
Ridha, on Monday (7 Apr.), saying that the situation in Poso is still fragile since many
people still possessed homemade arms and explosives. He added that the security
authorities would continue to conduct the operation to restore security and order in
the district and to encourage all IDPs to return to their places of origin. The security
restoration operation that was backed by the local military would continue, while the
task force representing the former conflicting parties is still evaluating the
implementation of the Malino peace agreement for Poso signed on 20 December
2001.
OCHA conducted a Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) Mid-Year Review Workshop
on Thursday (10 Apr.). Some 30 participants from Local Government, LNGOs, INGOs,
UN agencies and representative from Malino Task Force attended the workshop that
facilitated by OCHA and SATKORLAK.
Assessment
OCHA conducted an assessment to a transmigration site in Manilili sub-district of
Donggala district on Friday (11 Apr.) to review situation of transmigrants who were
conflic-affected victims from Poso Kota.
Food Security and Agriculture
Mercy Corps monitored distribution of seeds and tools to 117 mixed IDPs and local
households in Wanga, Watutu village in North Lore district on Wednesday (9 Apr.)
Water and Sanitation
Under its PEARLS Project, CARE distributed woods and hinges for construction of
latrines that will benefit 236 households in Pamona sub-district, 193 households in
Poso Pesisir sub-district and 220 households in Lage sub-district.
MALUKU
Population Movement
During the reporting week, ICMC facilitated 6 meetings with representatives (42
people) of some 100 displaced families from Bulla sub-district on Seram Island, who
are living in Ambon. These meetings are in preparation for subsequent meetings with
the District Administrator (Bupati) and Social Department (Dinas Sosial) in Masohi
town on Seram Island to seek ways for possible return and integration with the
resident community.
Assessments
In South East Seram AcF is conducting assessments on water and sanitation
condition, in particular access to available services and sources, including number of
communities in need.
ICMC in partnership with a local NGO, Yayasan Kebangkitan Bahari (YKB), facilitated
individual community meetings involving 10 pre-conflict communities in Werinama
sub-district on Seram Island. The meetings were aimed at assessing several
indicators on community concept, such as community willingness to accept IDPs,
reactions to war in Iraq etc. The joint team encouraged the community (consisting of
about 500 people) to choose their representative for a joint community meeting. The
joint team also facilitated activities for children in four communities in the area.
ICMC in partnership with a local NGO, Lelemuku, conducted an assessment on
livelihood, health facilities and essential services aspects of IDPs currently displaced
in Siampu, Waralohi, Waitibu and Siriholo sub-villages, Kairatu sub-district of Seram
Island.
ICMC in partnership with another local NGO, Lakpesdam I, conducted assessment on
condition of IDPs from Tehoru and Bulla sub-divisions, who are now living in five
communities in North Seram sub-district.
From 9 to 12 April, CARDI monitored six projects that are being implemented by six
local partners on Seram Island. They are Nusa Pratama on water and sanitation
project in Piru area, Community Committee of Tomalehu Timur on integrated activities
in Piru area, Community Committee of Siaputih on integrated activities in Piru area,
Community Committee of Ahiolo area on construction of school building project, and
Yayasan Pengembangan Karya Masyarakat (YPKM) on economic empowerment in
agriculture sector in Waisala sub-district.
CARDI visited Pelita Jaya village on Seram Island to meet the committee and
community members to discuss its project proposal and explain the benefit of Income
Generation Activities (IGA) that the community is able to undertake.
Regional Coordinator of ICMC, Barb Porter-Lauer, visited Ambon from 25 March to 2
April for a routine familiarisation, met field staff to discuss progress of activities and
visited project sites as well. Accompanied by its programme manager, she visited
Masohi town to meet IDPs from Lava of Tehoru sub-district who are living in Teor Nela
Serua of TNS sub-district.
Food Security and Agriculture
AcF is preparing distribution of seeds, tools, and fishing equipments in South Buru
that is expected to commence on 12 April.
Mercy Corps provided funds to a local NGO, Pusat Inkubasi Bisnis Usaha Kecil, for
distribution of seeds, tools and fishing equipments for 336 displaced families and local
communities in Loun, Wael, Talaga Baru, Taman Jaya, Kotania, Talaga Piru villages
of West Seram sub-district.
Mercy Corps provided funds to a local NGO, Lembaga Maluku Membangun, to
conduct a workshop and distribute seeds and tools among 55 families in Karang
Buanoh Rumah Tiga, a suburb in Ambon city.
Health
This week, IMC conducted a total of 761 medical consultations at its mobile clinics in
Buru and Seram Islands, excluding Waesala village of Seram Island due to restricted
accessibility caused by bad weather.
A medical doctor from IMC, Dr. Karina Widowati, attended the second Integrated
Management Childhood Illness (IMCI) Training in Surabaya from 7 to 11 April.
IMC conducted Community Health Worker (CHW) Training from 8 to 10 April in
Kobisonta town of Seram Island.
MSF-B conducted 338 medical consultations at health centres on Ambon Island
supported by the organization. During the consultation, several cases of dengue fever
have been reported.
Water and Sanitation
MSF-B continues general maintenance and improvement of water and sanitation
facilities in Ambon IDPs camps and collective centres.
Education
CARDI's Emergency Psychosocial Project (EPP) continues providing support to the
conflict affected youths and children through one month long direct school support
and structured non-formal education activities.
CARDI is organizing educations of "Living Values" in Paso village and "Human Rights"
in Mamala village of Ambon Island.
CARDI's school support activity programmes in Liang, Tulehu, Rimbaraya and Paso
villages have been suspended following hostilities occurred in these villages. However,
monitoring of situation continues.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
CARDI's "Community and Rehabilitation Programme" continues providing support for
return and reintegration efforts for Ambon and Seram Islands through provision of
livelihood and infrastructure assistance.
CARDI is reviewing financial report from five local partners, Syahmony Maluku, LPPM,
Marien Mandiri, SMJ, and PINBUK. CARDI is also up dating its budget forecasting
and cash request for the 2nd and 3rd instalments.
CARDI has prepared budget forecasting and proposal summary from Sehati for a
water and sanitation project in Hative Besar Baguala sub-district of Ambon Island, and
Community Committee from Pelita Jaya for an integrated activities in Pelita Jaya
sub-village, West Seram sub-district of Seram Island. Contracts for both local partners
are expected to be signed next week after considering field reports.
ICMC in partnership with LNGOs, Lakpesdam II and Saunulu, started their
programmes to promote reintegration and peace building between returnees in Tehoru
sub-district and neighbouring communities in Saptamarga and Yiaputih.
ICMC in partnership with a local NGO, Tiara Pusaka, facilitated individual community
meetings with three IDP communities (groups) in Taniwel sub-district and pre-conflict
community on economic empowerment activities and joint activities for children. The
communities are also being prepared for meetings with the Bupati to raise concerns of
the above communities.
ICMC in partnership with a local NGO, Diakonia, facilitated individual community
meetings with 10 displaced communities (groups) in TNS/Amahai sub-district to help
coordinate assistance from the Government, prepare a joint community meeting, and
coordinate with district level officials.
NORTH MALUKU
Food Security and Agriculture
CORDAID sponsored a team from Khairun University of Ternate to conduct survey on
agriculture, fishery, and animal husbandry in Loloda, Ibu, Jailolo, and Sahu
sub-districts for its planned economic development programme based on agriculture,
fisheries and animal husbandry.
Health
CORDAID in cooperation with a local NGO, Persatuan Karya Dharma Kesehatan
Indonesia (Perdhaki Jakarta) conducted a two months health survey in Bacan, Obi,
and West Gane sub-districts on malnutrition, availability of medical services, medical
staffs skills/education and drug supplies. The survey objectives were to identify needs
for medical staff training, reconstruction of health facilities, improvement of food
supply, health training and food processing training.
This week IMC mobile clinic conducted a total of 489 consultations in Kao, Malifut,
Galela and North Morotai sub-districts. IMC also conducted training for posyandu
cadres on Posyandu Five Desk System at Kao village of Kao sub-district.
Water and Sanitation
A CARDI water and sanitation team went to Bacan Island to work on the revision of
the proposals submitted to CARDI. Another team departed to Tahafo and Tataleka
villages in Jailolo sub-district to follow up on commencement of programme activities
and to Gusale Puncak village to work on proposal revision with the community.
Shelter and Non-food Items
WVI monitored its Roofing Programme in Pilowo, Aru Irian, Tiley Pantai, Raja,
Sambiki, Sabatai Baru, Totodoku and Juanga villages in Morotai Island from 8 to 9
April.
WVI distributed building materials for its Housing Kit Programme in Pilowo, Tiley
Pantai, Raja, and Korago villages in Morotai Island from 5 to 9 April.
Education
From 4 to 7 April, WVI distributed school supplies to SMP Kristen Tobelo, SD Inpres
Gamhoku, SD GMIH 4 Tobelo, SD Inpres Bertingkat and SMP 1 Tobelo in Tobelo
sub-district. On Wednesday (9 Apr.) WVI also distributed building materials for
small-scale renovation of schools in SMP Kristen, SD Inpres Bertingkat, SD Inpres
Gamhoku and SD GMIH Gamhoku in Tobelo sub-district.
WVI monitored construction of Happy House in Togawa and Soakonora villages in
Galela sub-district.
CARDI conducted training and workshop for 60 peer educators of its Youth
Programmes at CARDI's office in Jailolo sub-district, which focused on case studies,
strategic planning, problem solving, team work, colleague based counselling, radio
programmes and activity plans for April - June period.
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure
WVI distributed materials for construction of MCK type 3 for its public infrastructure
rehabilitation programme in Mamuya village in Galela sub-district from 3 to 9 April.
WVI conducted survey to identify the village potential for its economic empowerment
programme in the villages of Gamhoku, Wari, Wosia, Kuma, Kakara Island and
Tolonuo Island in Galela sub-district from 7 to 9 April.
PAPUA
Food Security and Agriculture
Cendrawasih Pos reported on Thursday (10 Apr.) that many crop fields in
floods-affected areas of Jayawijaya district were still inundated as water level of
Baliem river remain above the danger level.
Health
Various local media in Papua highlighted the incident in Wamena when a military
ammunition warehouse was broken by unknown people. TNI identified them as
member of OPM. Three people were killed and 29 weapons were stolen. Police Mobile
Brigades (Brimob) and special force troops from military headquarter in Jakarta were
sent to Wamena for intensive military investigation and recovery. Within five days,
they were successfully able to recover 19 weapons. Papua Post quoted the Chief of
Command of Military Headquarter in Papua, Brig. Gen. Nurdin Zainal, on Tuesday (8
Apr.), saying that the operation would continue until the missing 10 weapons are
found.
Education
Papua Post reported on Thursday (10 Apr.) that teaching - learning activities at
schools in Yaur sub-district of Nabire sub-district were not reactivated after
earthquake and tsunami occurred last October. Similar condition also prevailed in
schools in Ransiki sub-district of Manokwari district.
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